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Lake in Mexico
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Lake Pátzcuaro is a popular vacation region in the municipality of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico. The closest large cities are Morelia, Michoacan and Uruapan, Michoacan. The lake has a number of endemic fish and amphibian species living in it and the area is designated as a Ramsar wetland. Nature lovers will also find more than 200 bird species around the lake, including both native and migratory birds.
By car
Driving around the lake in a circular path along the shore is popular and an excellent way to visit villages.
By bus or shuttle
Purhepecha buses depart from Morelia at least hourly for Patzcuaro. From Patzcuaro, it is easy to find a colectivo or a taxi.
Traffic in this area during the Day of the Dead period would be considered very heavy. There is a Municipal dock in Patzcuaro with boats to Janitzio.
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